Grants paid in 2024
11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Point Association of GraduatesWest Point, NY | Education/charitable | $295K |
| Boys Scouts of America MecklenburgCharlotte, NC | Community/charitable | $60K |
| Institute for the Study of WarWashington, DC | Community/charitable | $50K |
| Patriot Military Family FoundationMooresville, NC | Community/charitable | $25K |
| Turning PointMonroe, NC | Community/charitable | $20K |
| MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX | Medical/scientific | $10K |
| Weddington United Methodist ChurchWeddington, NC | Community/charitable | $10K |
| Bob Woodruff FoundationNew York, NY | Community/charitable | $5,000 |
| Home for Our TroopsTaunton, MA | Community/charitable | $5,000 |
| No One Left Behind FoundationOviedo, FL | Community/charitable | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's HospitalMemphis, TN | Community/charitable | $5,000 |
By state: New York 2 · North Carolina 4 · District of Columbia 1 · Texas 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Florida 1
About this foundation
Higgs Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Waxhaw, North Carolina, administered in care of Green & McElreath, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Higgs Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Higgs Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $490K across 11 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Higgs Foundation give?
New York (2 grants), North Carolina (4 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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